Lonnie Sciambi
As an entrepreneur, you need every edge you can get! "Starting and growing a business, especially in current economic times, is a difficult and challenging endeavor," says Lonnie Sciambi, known as "The Entrepreneur's Yoda" for his wise, "to the point" advice to small business owners. Drawing on his book, Secrets to Entrepreneurial Success, plus over 30 years' experience, Lonnie's high-energy talks provide entrepreneurs with easy-to-implement solutions to issues they face everyday and strategies to help them gain the returns they seek. His presentations cut to the chase without buzz words and consultant-speak, and he'll regale you with real-life "war stories" delivered with a dry wit that anyone in business can relate to.
His breadth of background provides the basis for tons of anecdotal examples. A skilled negotiator and closer with many major sales successes, more than three dozen merger/acquisition transactions completed, and more than $350 million in capital raised as an executive manager and investment banker, Lonnie has successfully completed multiple small business turnarounds. The audience always leaves Lonnie's fun, interactive presentations with a smile, along with many strategies they can put to use right now, ranging from getting successful start-ups "out of the chute," managing cash flow, and partnering to successful exits—and much, much more!
As an entrepreneur, you need every edge you can get! "Starting and growing a business, especially in current economic times, is a difficult and challenging endeavor," says Lonnie Sciambi, known as "The Entrepreneur's Yoda" for his wise, "to the point" advice to small business owners. Drawing on his book, Secrets to Entrepreneurial Success, plus over 30 years' experience, Lonnie's high-energy talks provide entrepreneurs with easy-to-implement solutions to issues they face everyday and strategies to help them gain the returns they seek. His presentations cut to the chase without buzz words and consultant-speak, and he'll regale you with real-life "war stories" delivered with a dry wit that anyone in business can relate to.
His breadth of background provides the basis for tons of anecdotal examples. A skilled negotiator and closer with many major sales successes, more than three dozen merger/acquisition transactions completed, and more than $350 million in capital raised as an executive manager and investment banker, Lonnie has successfully completed multiple small business turnarounds. The audience always leaves Lonnie's fun, interactive presentations with a smile, along with many strategies they can put to use right now, ranging from getting successful start-ups "out of the chute," managing cash flow, and partnering to successful exits—and much, much more!
10 Keys to Start-up Survival (How not to become a small business statistic)
Launching a new business is one of the single biggest challenges an individual can face. More than 50% of all new businesses fail before their fifth full year. There are many pitfalls that can make even the most well-thought out start-up business model fall short of real expectations.
Start-up entrepreneurs can gain insight and advice that can help them achieve early success and keep them from becoming another statistic. It's based on Lonnie's experience with hundreds of start-ups...
The Culture You Create is the Soul of Your Enterprise-How to develop a company environment that re
Partner Your Way to Success
Partnering is one of the most important vehicles available to an entrepreneur, especially in the early stages of the business, where you can leverage scarce resources to generate revenue, conserve expenses, or both. It can provide valued visibility in the marketplace, both with strategic partners as well as with potential future customers - yet few entrepreneurs capitalize on the many opportunities that exist for them to partner. This session will explore where partnering can most help...
To an Entrepreneur, Cash is Almost as Important as Breathing
Cash flow, its generation, conservation and management, is the single most important discipline an entrepreneur must learn to be truly successful. This session provides entrepreneurs and small business owners with incredibly useful tips about every element of cash flow, from cash generation through cash conservation and management. Not only will you understand cash flow theory, but you'll be able to immediately implement these lessons in your own business.
Take This Exit: How to Prepare For and Sell Your Business
